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PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More
With BLAST Bounty underway, Krakow in the pipeline, and the PGL Cluj-Napoca teams announcement, we have officially kicked off the 2026 season of Counter-Strike esports. And this time, Cluj-Napoca will host 16 of the biggest names in CS esports to become the TOs most stacked event to date.
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Let’s take a look at what the tournament has to offer.
Teams and Format
PGL Cluj-Napoca will feature 16 teams invited via the VRS. These are the top 16 teams in the January 5th Global ranking, with the exception of Team Spirit (VRS #4) and Team Liquid (VRS #13), who are replaced by teams ranked #17 and #18.
|
VRS | Team |
VRS | Team |
VRS | Team |
VRS | Team |
|
1 |
FURIA |
2 |
Team Vitality |
3 |
Team Falcons |
5 |
Natus Vincere |
|
6 |
FaZe Clan |
7 |
The MongolZ |
8 |
Aurora Gaming |
9 |
B8 |
|
10 |
Legacy |
11 |
G2 Esports |
12 |
Team Liquid |
14 |
3DMAX |
|
15 |
Astralis |
16 |
PARIVISION |
17 |
Heroic |
18 |
paiN Gaming |
These 16 teams will take on each other in a two-stage tournament.
Group Stage
- 16-team Swiss stage
- Teams have to win three games before losing three games
- Fixtures based on VRS ranking
- All matches are Bo3
- Top 8 qualify for the Playoffs
Playoffs
- 8-team single-elimination bracket
- Teams are seeded based on their Group Stage performance
- All matches are Bo3
- Grand Finals are Bo5
Schedule
The detailed schedule and fixtures for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 will be disclosed closer to the tournament.
Expected Schedule for the tournament is as follows:
- Saturday, February 14th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 1
- Sunday, February 15th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 2
- Monday, February 16th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 3
- Tuesday, February 17th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 4
- Wednesday, February 18th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 5
- Thursday, February 19th: Playoffs - Quarterfinals Day 1
- Friday, February 20th: Playoffs - Quarterfinals Day 2
- Saturday, February 21st: Playoffs - Semifinals
- Sunday, February 22nd: Grand finals
Where to Watch
Catch the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 action live on the following channels.
You can also follow the tournament on Strafe. And don't forget to check out Strafe Esports for all the latest Counter Strike 2 news and our X account for the latest content and coverages.
Also, stay tuned to Strafe YouTube for exclusive interviews, press conferences, and more.
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